and promoted to major before receiving a posthumous Victoria Cross in Italy in 1945. Notes References Further reading Lett, Brian (2012). Ian Fleming and SOE's Operation Postmaster: The Top Secret Story Behind 007. Harder, Thomas (2021). Special Forces Hero: Anders Lassen VC, MC**. Conflicts in 1942 Bioko History of Equatorial Guinea Special Operations Executive operations World War II British Commando raids African theatres of World War II 1942 in Spain